The Basilica of St. John

St. John was the youngest of the 12 Apostles of Jesus, often referred to as the “Evangelist” or “Beloved.” After the death of Jesus, the followers of Christ were subjected to persecution. St. John’s own brother, James, was the first ...

Facing the Enemy

Union Commander Dixon Miles knew the Confederates were coming. His cavalry reported the Southern troops advancing from three different directions. Ordered to "hold Harpers Ferry until the last extremity." Miles divided his forces to retain Maryland Heights - the highest ...

Site of Walborn & Riker Co.

This company was known world wide for quality pony pleasure vehicles, 1881 - 1914

Marker is on Springfield Street, on the right when traveling north.

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Stiegel Glass Manufactory

On this site, from 1763 to 1774, "Baron" Henry William Stiegel made the glass for which he is famous. Erected in 1763, the building was torn down in 1813.

Marker is at the intersection of W. Stiegel Street and Charlotte Street, ...

Stamford Iraq War Memorial

In memory of our U.S. heroes

who have sacrificed their lives

by fighting for freedom

in the War in Iraq.

May they rest in peace.

Dedicated by

The Happy Club of Stamford

2007

Marker is on Westover Road, on the right when traveling south.

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Hartford

Hartford

Hartford was named in 1637 after the English town of Hertford. The Indian name was Suckiaug. The first colonial settlement, called House of Good Hope, was made by the Dutch in 1633. The Reverend Thomas Hooker arrived overland from Newtown ...

Paradise Found

The ...inhabitants of the Chesapeake Bay Region made ...its bountiful resources. The large pristine bay and its waterways including the Potomac River before ... sustained nearly 27,000 Native Americans.

...around...creeks... of the watershed. Bathing and swimming were ... in a ...

Battle of Kings Mountain

Overmountain Men from

Tenn., Va., & N.C. led

Patriots to victory over

British, Oct. 7, 1780.

Site 7 miles south.

Marker is at the intersection of E King Street (U.S. 74) and S Battleground Avenue, on the left when traveling ...

Nation's First Cooperative Generating Station

On Sunday, May 2, 1937, Wisconsin Power Cooperative was organized by an assembly of farmers for the purpose of developing a generating and transmission facility to provide low-cost electric service for the rural areas of Buffalo, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Pierce, ...

Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients

W. W. I

John Cridland Latham

Mar. 3, 1888 – Nov. 5, 1975

W. W. II

Homer Lee Wise

Feb. 27, 1917 – Apr. 22, 1974

Always remembered

Dedicated July 4th, 2009

City of Stamford

VFW Post 9617 Springdale

Stamford American Legion Post 3

Marker is on Westover Road, on the ...